Acoustic Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

*US Citizenship

*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility

Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional IT, consulting, and marine services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Acoustic Analyst to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and analyze passive acoustic data (archival and real time) to assess the distribution, occurrence, behavior and habitat use of marine mammals, fish species, anthropogenic sound sources and/or soundscapes using a combination of manual and automated acoustic detectors.
• Improve and evaluate the performance of automated acoustic detectors.
• Coordinate and assist with real time acoustic evaluation efforts as needed.
• Evaluate data quality and contribute to the relevant database efforts including the Passive Acoustic Cetacean Map (PACM) web application.
• Contribute to the integration and analysis of visual, oceanographic and acoustic datasets.
• Synthesize and present results at relevant conferences and other venues. Contribute to the cruise report, permit applications, manuscripts and presentations.
• Oversee or contribute to passive acoustic field operations, prepare for and de-stage field projects as needed.
• Use and maintain government provided equipment, protocols (such as for data collection, recording, and editing, processing, and archiving), manuals, training, and electronic data entry systems.
• Maintain existing passive acoustic hardware and/or assist in construction of new hardware, including bottom-mounted and mobile devices such as towed hydrophone arrays and drifting recorders.
• Assist with education and outreach activities.
• Assist with Project Lead activities including helping to develop project data collection, analytical approaches and write up of scientific manuscripts.
• Support field work efforts at sea and may be required to travel to relevant conferences, workshops, or meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability to quickly changing priorities and timelines.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); some experience with data management, analytical reporting, and environmental and biological data is strongly preferred.
• Ability to self-motivate, tackle new projects and ideas.
• Eagerness to learn and to adapt to the dynamic demands of an active research program.
• Physically able to perform field work as needed.

Level 1:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent experience.

Level 2:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant science subject.
• Requires 3 years of experience working with passive acoustic analysis and the relevant target acoustic signals

Level 3:

• Masters degree in a relevant area and 5 years of experience.
• Significant experience with acoustic analysis software platforms, such as Raven, Ishmael, Pamguard, Triton, Pamguide, and other acoustic software programs.

Level 4:

• PhD in a relevant area and 10+ years of experience.
• Significant experience with acoustic analysis software platforms, such as Raven, Ishmael, Pamguard, Triton, Pamguide, Pamguide, and other acoustic software programs.
• Experience with Python, Github, R software, and other open source software is highly desirable.
• Experience giving presentations, report writing, and scientific publications.